It has been a busy time for Illinois legislators down in Springfield. In the last week and a half, we attended four days of Lame Duck session, were sworn into…

I hope everyone had a Merry Christmas! Wishing everyone a safe and happy New Year! Statement on the Commutation of Rita Crundwell In the largest one-day pardon in American history,…

Community Outreach I toured Rooted for Good (formerly known as DeKalb County Community Gardens) to learn more about their mission to end food insecurity in our community. Thank you for…

Farm Business Summit I am excited to attend the upcoming Illinois Soybean Growers 2024 Farm Business Summit on Tuesday, December 17th, alongside my colleague State Senator Andrew Chesney! We will…

Back to Springfield Last week, we went back to Springfield for week one of our fall veto session. Tomorrow, we will convene for the beginning of week two. Thus far,…

October Local Business Highlight For my October 2024 local business highlight, I chose to highlight Ziggie’s Family Restaurant in Mendota because of their hard work and dedication to helping others….

Household Hazardous Waste Collection Drive!  I am excited to offer an upcoming Household Hazardous Waste Collection Drive, alongside House Minority Leader Tony McCombie, Sauk Valley Community College, and the Illinois…

September Local Business Highlight For my September 2024 local business highlight, I chose to honor Poolside Pools and Spas because of their contributions to our community and their continued effort…

Rep. Fritts Names 2023-2024 Educator of the Year I had the honor of presenting my 2023-2024 Educator of the Year award to Ben Snow, a middle school social studies teacher…

August Local Business Highlight For my August 2024 local business highlight, I chose to highlight Oliver’s Corner Market in Dixon because of their continued support of our community and their…